US and Iran trade threats of expanding war after strikes near Israeli areas tied to nuclear sites

Arad, Israel — Iran and its ally the Lebanese Hezbollah group intensified their attacks on Israel on Sunday, launching strikes across the country after the United States and Iran threatened to expand their goals in the war in the Middle East, now in its fourth week. With Israel under renewed fire, senior Israeli leaders traveled … Read more

TIPS FOR PARENTS TO TALK TO KIDS ABOUT WAR

Talking to kids about war can feel overwhelming for parents, but thoughtful conversations can help them process their feelings and make sense of what they hear or see. Here are a few tips from the experts for parents to talk to their kids about war.  Daughter and father. FREEPIK.COM The war in the Middle East … Read more

Trump ‘thrilled’ by FCC chair Brendan Carr threat to revoke broadcast licenses over Iran war

President Trump said he was “very pleased” with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s threat to revoke the licenses of broadcasters who promote “hoaxes and distortions” related to the Iran war. Trump tore down outlets distributing content generated by artificial intelligence created by the Tehran regime, which he described as a “master of media manipulation and public … Read more

Olivia Rodrigo’s “Book of Love” Raises Money for Children in War Zones

Olivia Rodrigo’s new music video for Book of Love (2026), a collaborative charity album led by War Child UK, focuses on the experiences of children growing up in war zones. The video was filmed by the children themselves, and shows a direct look at daily life in places affected by war. Instead of hiring professional … Read more

JD Vance attends dignified transfer for soldier Benjamin N. Pennington, the 7th US service member to die in Iran war

Vice President J.D. Vance joined the grieving family of a Kentucky man who was the seventh American soldier to die in combat during the Iran War as his remains were returned to the United States on Monday evening. The dignified transfer, a formal event that honors U.S. service members killed in action, was conducted at … Read more

JD Vance attends dignified transfer for soldier Benjamin N. Pennington, the 7th US service member to die in Iran war

Vice President J.D. Vance joined the grieving family of a Kentucky man who was the seventh American soldier to die in combat during the Iran War as his remains were returned to the United States on Monday evening. The dignified transfer, a formal event that honors U.S. service members killed in action, was conducted at … Read more

Iran Women’s Soccer Team Is Feeling The Effects Of The War All The Way In Australia

Following the Iran women’s national soccer team’s third group-stage match of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup, five members of the team have reportedly defected and are now in protective Australian police custody. The defections come on the heels of a turbulent week for the team following the joint U.S.-Israel military offensive against Iran, which killed … Read more

The Arab World Is More Than War. It Is Also Beauty.

We rarely remember entire stories. We remember the small moments that can feel complete in and of themselves. Memories seem like short, scattered video clips, arriving without warning. They don’t need to connect or form a single story, but what matters most are the moments that make up these memories, and thus our identity. It’s … Read more

Iran war: Crude oil prices spike near $120 a barrel as conflict impedes production and shipping

chicago — Oil prices rose near $120 a barrel before retreating Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and hitting financial markets. The price of a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, rose to $119.50 a barrel early in the day but later traded near $105 a … Read more

Iran Names Mojtaba Khamenei as New Supreme Leader Amid Ongoing War

Iran’s Assembly of Experts has appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme guide, elevating the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to the most powerful position in the Islamic Republic just over a week after his father was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes on Tehran. The announcement, which was published by Iranian state … Read more